Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 231, Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions, 5215 [2024-01527]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 18 / Friday, January 26, 2024 / Notices laws, and may be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Pai, Attorney Advisor, Market Participants Division, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, (646) 746–9893; email: apai@cftc.gov, and refer to OMB Control No. 3038–0026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Gross Collection of ExchangeSet Margins for Omnibus Accounts (OMB Control No. 3038–0026). This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Commission Regulation 1.58 requires futures commission merchants to collect exchange-set margin for omnibus accounts on a gross, rather than a net, basis. The regulation provides that the carrying FCM need not collect margin for positions traded by a person through an omnibus account in excess of the amount that would be required if the same person, instead of trading through an omnibus account, maintained its own account with the carrying FCM. To prevent abuse of this exception to the regulation, a carrying FCM must maintain a written representation from the originating FCM or foreign broker that the particular positions held in the omnibus account are part of a hedge or spread transaction. This collection of information is necessary in order to provide documentation that can be inspected with regard to questions of proper compliance with gross margining requirements. This rule is promulgated pursuant to the Commission’s rulemaking authority contained in Sections 4c, 4d, 4f, 4g and 8a of the Commodity Exchange Act, 7 U.S.C. 6c, 6d, 6f, 6g and 12a. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on November 17, 2023 (88 FR 80284) (‘‘60Day Notice’’). The Commission did not receive any relevant comments on the 60-Day Notice. Burden Statement: The Commission is revising its estimate of the burden due to the reduced number of futures commission merchants in the industry. The respondent burden for this collection is estimated to be as follows: Respondents/Affected Entities: 52. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 208. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 17 hours. Frequency of collection: On occasion. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Jan 25, 2024 Jkt 262001 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) Dated: January 23, 2024. Robert Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–01600 Filed 1–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number DARS–2024–0003; OMB Control Number 0704–0483] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 231, Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of DoD’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use under Control Number 0704–0483 through May 31, 2024. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date. DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by March 26, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0483, using either of the following methods: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5215 Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0483 in the subject line of the message. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jon M. Snyder, at 703–945–5341. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and OMB Number: Independent Research and Development Technical Descriptions; OMB Control Number 0704–0483. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Frequency: On occasion. Number of Respondents: 79. Responses per Respondent: 66.82. Annual Responses: 5,279. Average Burden per Response: 0.5 hour. Annual Burden Hours: 2,640. Needs and Uses: DFARS 231.205–18 requires contractors to report independent research and development (IR&D) projects to the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) using DTIC’s online IR&D database. The inputs must be updated at least annually and when the project is completed. The data provide in-process information on IR&D projects for which DoD reimburses the contractor as an allowable indirect expense. In addition to improving DoD’s ability to determine whether contractor IR&D costs are allowable, the data provide visibility into the technical content of industry IR&D activities to meet DoD needs. Jennifer D. Johnson, Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2024–01527 Filed 1–25–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number DARS–2024–0004; OMB Control Number 0704–0214] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Part 217, Special Contracting Methods Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\26JAN1.SGM 26JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 5215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01527]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

[Docket Number DARS-2024-0003; OMB Control Number 0704-0483]


Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 231, Independent Research and 
Development Technical Descriptions

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension 
of an approved information collection requirement.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD 
announces the proposed extension of a public information collection 
requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD 
invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of 
DoD's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information 
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information 
collection for use under Control Number 0704-0483 through May 31, 2024. 
DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information 
collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.

DATES: DoD will consider all comments received by March 26, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 
0704-0483, using either of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include OMB Control Number 0704-
0483 in the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jon M. Snyder, at 703-945-5341.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title and OMB Number: Independent Research and Development 
Technical Descriptions; OMB Control Number 0704-0483.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Number of Respondents: 79.
    Responses per Respondent: 66.82.
    Annual Responses: 5,279.
    Average Burden per Response: 0.5 hour.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,640.
    Needs and Uses: DFARS 231.205-18 requires contractors to report 
independent research and development (IR&D) projects to the Defense 
Technical Information Center (DTIC) using DTIC's online IR&D database. 
The inputs must be updated at least annually and when the project is 
completed. The data provide in-process information on IR&D projects for 
which DoD reimburses the contractor as an allowable indirect expense. 
In addition to improving DoD's ability to determine whether contractor 
IR&D costs are allowable, the data provide visibility into the 
technical content of industry IR&D activities to meet DoD needs.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2024-01527 Filed 1-25-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P
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